Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

People sit in front of devices running the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

People sit in front of devices running the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

People look at the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

People look at the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

The Microsoft Windows 8 logo is displayed following a press conference unveiling the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

The Microsoft Windows 8 logo is displayed following a press conference unveiling the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks at a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer attends a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer attends a press conference unveiling the Windows 8 operating system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

The Microsoft Windows 8 operating system is on display at a press conference on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

The Microsoft Windows 8 operating system is on display at a press conference on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

A screen displays the logo of the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference for the launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

A screen displays the logo of the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference for the launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 8

Mario Tama

People view the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference for the launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

People view the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference for the launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 offers a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets and personal computers.

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People sit in front of devices running the Microsoft Windows 8... News PhotoBusiness,Corporate Business,Equipment,Finance,Horizontal,Launch Event,New York City,Order,People,Press Conference,Sitting,Technology,USA,Windows 8Photographer Mario TamaCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 25: People sit in front of devices running the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system at a press conference launch of the system on October 25, 2012 in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also be selling a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)